Living donation toolkits
More than 110,000 people are waiting for transplants, but the demand for organs far exceeds the supply. Living donation offers another choice for transplant candidates, and it extends the supply of organs.
Find educational resources, tools and news about living donation below:
Resources
Living donation
Kidney paired donation toolkits
Toolkit 1: Join us
Learn more about joining the KPDPP by contacting [email protected]
Toolkit 2: KPD policy & resources
News
How UNOS’ role in the OPTN has changed under the additional contract extension
Learn what OPTN work UNOS is still performing under the current contract, and what work is no longer part of UNOS’ portfolio.
UNOS names 2025 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient
UNOS honors Mary Baliker with the 2025 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award for her 45 years of advocacy for the organ donation and transplant community.
Letter from UNOS to Senate HELP Committee members
A letter sent by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to the Senate HELP Committee on December 10, 2025, in advance of its hearing December 11, 2025, about the future of organ donation and transplant.